Latest content added for Digital Library Partner: UNT Librarieshttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNT/browse/?fq=dc_language:oth2015-06-24T09:39:17-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing Digital Library Partner: UNT LibrariesFreedom of the Press in Thailand2015-06-24T09:39:17-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc663236/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc663236/"><img alt="Freedom of the Press in Thailand" title="Freedom of the Press in Thailand" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc663236/small/"/></a></p><p>Freedom of the press in Thailand fluctuates greatly, depending upon the government in each period. Newspapers have been suppressed since the monarchy political system was changed to democracy in 1932. Several kinds of suppression were imposed in each period which showed that the country, in reality, was under a military dictatorship. This study is a summary of the government control of the press since 1932. The study was divided into five chapters, including the introduction, background of the press and politics in Thailand, style and characteristics of Thai newspapers, government control from 1932 to 1963, and the conclusions and recommendations for further study.</p>A Comparison of the Roles and Needs of Middle and Lower Class Thai Parents in Helping Their Children's Reading Development2014-08-22T18:00:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330614/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330614/"><img alt="A Comparison of the Roles and Needs of Middle and Lower Class Thai Parents in Helping Their Children's Reading Development" title="A Comparison of the Roles and Needs of Middle and Lower Class Thai Parents in Helping Their Children's Reading Development" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330614/small/"/></a></p><p>The problem of this study was a comparison of the roles and needs of middle and lower class Thai parents in helping their children's reading development. The sample was selected from the parents of the preprimary schools in Bangkok, Thailand, in the fall of 1986. A total of 366 parents, including 185 from middle class and 181 from lower class, participated in this study.</p>A Study of the Perceptions of the Role of Presidents in Teachers Colleges in Northeastern Thailand2014-08-22T18:00:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331674/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331674/"><img alt="A Study of the Perceptions of the Role of Presidents in Teachers Colleges in Northeastern Thailand" title="A Study of the Perceptions of the Role of Presidents in Teachers Colleges in Northeastern Thailand" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331674/small/"/></a></p><p>The purpose for choosing this study was to compare the perceptions of the role of presidents in teachers colleges in Northeastern Thailand. The study groups included the presidents, the administrative staff, and the teaching faculty within these colleges.</p>Personal Value Systems of American and Jordanian Managers: A Cross-Cultural Study2014-08-22T18:00:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330783/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330783/"><img alt="Personal Value Systems of American and Jordanian Managers: A Cross-Cultural Study" title="Personal Value Systems of American and Jordanian Managers: A Cross-Cultural Study" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330783/small/"/></a></p><p>The objectives of this study are: (1) to explore the personal value systems of Jordanian managers; (2) to examine the relationship between the personal values of Jordanian managers and their behavior (i.e., decision making); and (3) to compare the personal value systems of Jordanian and American managers. To achieve the first and the second objectives, England's (1967) Personal Value Questionnaire (PVQ) and the Behavioral Measurement Questionnaire have been respectively utilized. To achieve the final objective, the behavioral relevance scores derived from this study are compared with those in England's (1975) study. Finally, demographic and organizational data are used to describe the characteristics of Jordanian managers and serve as covariates in the statistical analysis. In reference to the statistical techniques, England's scoring methodology, factor analysis and multiple regression, are used to determine the relationship between the personal value systems of Jordanian managers and their behavior (i.e., decisionmaking). England's (1975) "rule of thumb" (adjusted to 15 percent difference) and the Chisguare test are used to test the significant differences between the personal value systems of the Jordanian and American respondents. The findings of this study are as follows: 1. The primary value orientation of Jordanian managers responding to this study is moralistic in nature, while their secondary value orientation is pragmatic. Concerning the value profile, Jordanian managers have 34, 3, 8, and 21 concepts of the PVQ as operative, intended, adopted, and weak values respectively. Behavior relevance analysis indicates that Jordanian managers have emphasized certain value concepts which reflect their perception of economic need and their social value structure. 2. According to England's procedure, there is a qualified relationship between the personal values of Jordanian managers and their reported behavior, while there is a partial relationship according to factor analysis and multiple regression. 3. There are similarities and/or differences between the personal value systems of the two managerial groups linally, a summary of the findings, along with conclusions, implications, and suggestions are offered for individuals and organizations doing business in Jordan.</p>Perceptions of the Sudanese Professional Working in Saudi Arabia on Migration and Economic Development of the Sudan2014-08-22T18:00:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330989/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330989/"><img alt="Perceptions of the Sudanese Professional Working in Saudi Arabia on Migration and Economic Development of the Sudan" title="Perceptions of the Sudanese Professional Working in Saudi Arabia on Migration and Economic Development of the Sudan" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330989/small/"/></a></p><p>The brain drain emerged as a phenomenon in the Sudan in the early 1970's when a change in the political system was followed by a change in the economic situation. The oil price increases created a dynamic process that led to attractive employment conditions in the petroleum producing countries such as Saudi Arabia and to depressed economic conditions in the developing countries like the Sudan. The purposes of the study are to (a) obtain information on the Sudanese professionals working in Saudi Arabia, (b) determine what major factors influence their migration, and (c) to develop policy recommendations on the flow of migration from the Sudan. The population of this study were Sudanese professionals living in Saudi Arabia. Data were generated through surveying a sample of 300 subjects selected randomly from the defined population. A survey questionnaire based on the research questions was developed for this study. Data from 263 respondents were analyzed. The findings of the study suggest that the majority of the Sudanese professionals working in Saudi Arabia are male, between 30 to 40 years of age. They have many years of experience and a high level of qualifications. The factors that led to their migration are: (a) high cost of living in the Sudan, (b) low salary, (c) money shortage, (d) high cost of housing, (e) little opportunity for advancement, and (f) shortage of basic necessities. It is realized that migration has costs and benefits for the Sudan. Government policies should be directed to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs. It is recommended that the government should adopt policies to regulate migration and assure the Sudanese expatriates of the efficient execution of these policies, attract their remittances through exemption and facilities, and work toward eliminating or reducing the causes of migration.</p>Perceptions of Managers in Kuwait on the Role of the Multinational Corporations in Change in Kuwait2014-08-22T18:00:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331424/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331424/"><img alt="Perceptions of Managers in Kuwait on the Role of the Multinational Corporations in Change in Kuwait" title="Perceptions of Managers in Kuwait on the Role of the Multinational Corporations in Change in Kuwait" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331424/small/"/></a></p><p>The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of managers in Kuwait (both Kuwaiti and non- Kuwaiti) on the effects of multinational corporations (MNCs) in Kuwait and whether these effects were beneficial. The problem motivating this study is the effects that MNCs have on the social, cultural, political, legal, economic, business, and technological environments of their host countries, especially in developing nations. This study is based on a survey of the perceptions of 1,344 managers in Kuwait on the role of MNCs in changes in Kuwait. A review of the literature on MNCs and their relationships with their host countries is provided. This review focuses on four major environmental dimensions (Social-Cultural, Political-Legal, Business-Economic, and Technological) that are affected by MNCs. The factor analysis performed for this study supports this classification of the dimensions in the environment. An English questionnaire was developed from the list of major items in each of these dimensions. An Arabic version was developed using a "double-translation method." Both the English and Arabic versions of the questionnaire were pilot tested. The instrument proved to be reliable and valid. The study utilizes a 2 x 3 block design, categorizing subjects by nationality (Kuwaiti, other Arab, others) and type of organization (public and private). Since most of the variables in the study were measured using nominal and ordinal scales, mostly non-parametric statistics were used for data analysis. The major finding from this study was that managers in Kuwait perceive positive effects of MNCs on change in Kuwait, with the exception of the cultural environment. The favorable perceptions were about the MNCs1 effects on the change in business, economic, and technological environments in Kuwait. The results of the study should be beneficial to the Kuwaiti government, MNCs doing business in Kuwait, and also to cross-cultural researchers interested in the Middle East.</p>Developing and Administering a Nonmetropolitan Teachers Education Program in Northeastern Thailand2014-08-22T18:00:56-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331756/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331756/"><img alt="Developing and Administering a Nonmetropolitan Teachers Education Program in Northeastern Thailand" title="Developing and Administering a Nonmetropolitan Teachers Education Program in Northeastern Thailand" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331756/small/"/></a></p><p>The primary purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the rural teachers preparation program in specific curriculum components, field experience and training, and preparation. A secondary purpose is to determine the need for these components and a limited evaluation of other delivery systems for rural teaching in eight nonmetropolitan teachers colleges in Northeast Thailand. The questionnaire of the Rural Education Association (REA) developed by Barbara Jean Jones was employed to collect data from a random sampling of 352 teachers college instructors and administrators and randomly selected 352 elementary school teachers and administrators. Analysis of data from 508 respondents, were analyzed by using the descriptive statistic and t-test, revealed that: (a) the REA model components were available and are essential for teachers preparation program at Thai teachers colleges in the Northeast, (b) public relations and educational technology including computer literacy components should be developed to meet the public need, (c) teachers college faculty members should receive special training for preparing students to teach in a rural environment, (d) teachers colleges should provide a teacher training site in the provinces, (e) teaching in a rural and an urban environment are significantly different, and (f) there is a need for a special preservice training for teaching in a rural environment.</p>Ma`rid as-Sanatain al-`Arabi al-auwal2013-04-14T13:03:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc155614/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc155614/"><img alt="Ma`rid as-Sanatain al-`Arabi al-auwal" title="Ma`rid as-Sanatain al-`Arabi al-auwal" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc155614/small/"/></a></p><p>Exhibition catalog for the first biennial Arab art festival, held in Baghdad, Iraq by the Arab Artist Union. The catalog includes a list of the entry titles, materials, creation dates, and dimensions for each artist, with photographs of selected pieces. The entries are organized by country of origin.</p>al-Muʾtamar al-awwal lil-Ittiḥād al-ʻĀmm lil-Fannānīn al-Tashkīlīyīn al-ʻArab2012-11-19T12:31:37-06:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc119356/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc119356/"><img alt="al-Muʾtamar al-awwal lil-Ittiḥād al-ʻĀmm lil-Fannānīn al-Tashkīlīyīn al-ʻArab" title="al-Muʾtamar al-awwal lil-Ittiḥād al-ʻĀmm lil-Fannānīn al-Tashkīlīyīn al-ʻArab" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc119356/small/"/></a></p><p>Proceedings of the first conference for the Arab Artists Association in Baghdad, Iraq.</p>